30 WWE Images That Defined 2016
9. Kevin Owens Reaches The Summit (With A Little Help)
Kevin Owens roars with delight, having won the WWE Universal Championship thanks to interference from a returning Triple H.
Finn Balor's injury at least led to a very intriguing match-up for the vacant WWE Universal Championship, pitting Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, and outsider Big Cass against one another in elimination action.
Triple H hadn't been seen on Raw since WrestleMania 32, but made his return to vengefully eliminate Roman Reigns from the match. Many expected The Game to help ally Seth Rollins capture the title, but he shockingly turned on The Architect and planted him with a Pedigree - allowing a visibly surprised Kevin Owens to win his first WWE world title.